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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,348.46, 386,989.35 and 167,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,348.46, 386,989.35 and 167,179.58 is: 230,772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,348.46 : 386,989.35 = 167,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,348.46/386,989.35 = 167,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,348.46x = 386,989.35 × 167,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,348.46x = 64,696,716,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,716,997.47/280,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,772.51

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